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We produce high quality image art for all of our clients. If you're interested in working with us we are available for sessions on location throughout Chicagoland. We also offer Marmalade Location sessions in our home area in the SW Suburbs of Chicago.

We are often booked several weeks in advance especially during our peak seasons (spring, summer and fall). Session fees start at $195 for weekday sessions @ our Marmalade Locations or $295 for weekday sessions on location in Metro Chicagoland. Weekend sessions are available for an add'l $60.

Prints are a separate purchase and start at $45. Collection pricing starts at $795. Please call us: 815.603.8450 with any questions. We look forward to hearing from you!

About Marianne

Since 2005 I have been in the business of creating tangible memories but the truth is that I have been a photographer "forever". I was about 6 when I first held my brother Matt's (heavy) Canon AE-1's viewfinder up to my face, I the heft of the camera heavy in my hands & the strap scratching the back of my neck. I remember seeing the world through that viewfinder rectangle for the very first time.

For a number of years I worked as an RN in the critical care setting and at some point I had a realization that while I loved the connection nursing allowed me to have with others, I wanted more to contribute beauty and love to their existence. Some of my favorite patient families would bring photos in for their loved ones - visual reminders that the patient lying in bed is a human being, struggling at the moment but in reality this person is a loving parent, a doting grandparent, a wonderful wife or husband, someone's best friend. Those photos personalized my experience with my patients. It is because of these experiences that I continue to grasp to UNDERSTAND the meaning of this life. My belief is that the meaning lies in the connection between us all, relationships, after all, are the only thing we leave on this earth with any real meaning.

In 2005 when I finally took the leap and started Marmalade Photography it was based upon a single vision: fun, beautiful and quality photos for Chicago area families and children that speak to who they are as a character in the plot of their lives and who they are in the connectedness of this life.

My ten years photographing people of varying ages is of benefit to you: I offer a full service photography experience and have the expertise to create art you will love for your home. I love to help clients design wall galleries, provide custom created beautiful albums and art pieces. I have even been commissioned to create images as large as 10 feet in length. High touch, high quality, there is no other way to do it.

While I do live, breathe & eat photography obviously I am not just Marmalade Photography. I am also a wife…a mom to Maddie & Lauren who inspire me every day in so many ways…I am a historian and a friend…a gardener (who can't keep indoor plants but I have a green thumb if it grows outside)…funny…fun loving…serious…in fact you & I may have a lot in common…I would love to get to know you through that rectangle & tell your families' story for you.

Child Photographer : Summer Weather in March?!

I’ve had a few weeks off for a much needed break, just easing back into "work" mode again, it was wonderful to get some time to regroup. Time flew by quickly and now I’m fired up to take on the world! 🙂

Every once in a great while I encounter someone who reminds me how lucky I am as a mom, as a human. Every once in awhile I encounter someone who has amazing strength, a desire for survival and inner beauty that radiates outwards and undoubtedly I had that encounter the other day. Little H – happy 2nd birthday you amazing, beautiful girl! Thank you to her and her remarkable mom, Jamie, for coming out to the studio the other day from the Schaumburg area. I hope that you enjoy these sneak peeks. It was a pleasure getting to know you!

Schaumburg Child Photographer

Her favorite "pose" – love it!

Chicago Child Photographer

We have Dolce, sans Gabbana here 🙂

I also want to thank my mentee, Linda, who traveled from Hong Kong to Chicago! She wins my award for the most frequent flier miles out of any workshop attendee or mentorship attendee. I am honored to have worked with you – I’m certain you will rock Hong Kong with your amazing talent!

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Kirsty - April 2, 2010 - 8:06 am

Wow what a little cutie! Beautiful images…
Jamie Page - April 2, 2010 - 8:43 am

Marianne – the photos are gorgeous! Thank you so much – we had a wonderful time spending the day with you and Linda. I was so worried that Miss H would be shy and unwilling to take photos but she was so happy and relaxed with you both. I can’t wait to see the rest of the photos! Have a wonderful Easter and we’ll talk soon! Jamie
Lisa Kelly - April 3, 2010 - 2:34 am

Beautiful images. Love the moddy black and whites. Lovely as always.
PamN - April 3, 2010 - 9:30 am

She is absolutely adorable! Love the first one so much – just speaks to how small she is, and learning about the world while under the safety of her mom
Ruby Campbell - April 4, 2010 - 11:16 pm

Great images
corey sewell - April 5, 2010 - 8:17 am

Love that first one! She is so adorable and I love her expressions!
Linda - April 8, 2010 - 10:07 am

Mare, the photos came out AWESOME! Thanks for everything again! i had a great time with you and definitely learned a lot from our precious day together! :D:D
Terri - April 9, 2010 - 7:42 pm

She is totally adorable. Absolutely love her eyes in the first image. And can I mention mom’s boots. YUM!
ALT Designs - Alicia Thurston - April 10, 2010 - 6:17 pm

Love the first shot, stylish mom, gorgeous girl!
sabrina - April 17, 2010 - 6:57 pm

beautiful pictures of one of my favorite little girls!

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